SAMANTHA LUARCA

Knowledgeable sales agent with robust background in real estate sales and client relations. Successfully facilitated numerous property transactions, demonstrating deep understanding of market trends and client needs. Proven ability to negotiate effectively and provide exceptional customer service.

Experienced with designing and implementing engaging science lessons tailored for a variety of students. Utilizes interactive experiments and technology to enhance student comprehension and enthusiasm for science. Strong understanding of classroom management, fostering positive and productive student relationships.

• Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities, 02/10
• 116 Science 4-8, 09/10

• YOU Learn! Educator Externship, 07/18, Worked with local industries and businesses to learn about career opportunities that are available to our students in the Corpus Christi and surrounding areas. Also learned the expectations and skills that will be required of our students when they go out into the workforce.
• B-Wet Program, Spring 2018, Worked with educators and professionals from across the coastal Bend to conduct meaningful water shed experiences that included micro plastics testing at four locations across the region. This allowed me to add to my curriculum to include watershed testing with my students.
• Educational Testing Consulting, 2015, Teach SAT prep classes for high schools’ students and GRE prep classes for students applying for master’s programs. Worked to teach students testing strategies while reviewing testing materials. Provided study support for students even after the course ended.
• Texas State Aquarium Science Collaborative, 2011 to 2018, Corpus Christi, Texas, Worked with a variety professors, companies, teachers and scientist to increase my knowledge of science topics that range from coal mining to weather. These experiences helped to create a strong science knowledge in chemistry, environmental, biology and physics.
• 7th Grade Science Teacher, Flour Bluff ISD, 2013 to Present, Corpus Christi, Texas, Created curriculum yearly based on student interest that allow students to explore their love for science in a hands-on way. Promoted community involvement through service projects and connection events.
• 7th & 8th Grade Science Academy Teacher, Flour Bluff ISD, 2011 to Present, Corpus Christi, Texas, Worked to create and implement curriculum for the 7th grade science department that provides hands on, real world applications for life science. Worked to create relationships with students and parents that lead to student success and growth.
• Substitute, Kelly Services, 2010 to 2011, Corpus Christi, Texas, Taught in a variety of subjects and grade levels ranging from kinder to eighth grade. Instructed student in various subjects in accordance with primary teacher’s lesson plans. Worked with principles and assistant principles to diffuse disciplined problems.
• Student Teaching, Flour Bluff Intermediate 6th Grade, Spring 2010, Corpus Christi, Texas, Created science and Social Studies lesson plans based on Texas Essential Knowledge and skills. Prepared individual instruction assessments under guidance of mentor teacher. Taught 73 sixth grade students.
• Field-Base Experience, Driscoll Middle School, Spring 2009, Corpus Christi, Texas, Prepared and conducted experiments with students. Worked with 60 students to improve note taking skills. Helped to provide lessons and activities for students while when teacher was out for a month.
• Substitute, Corpus Christi ISD, 2008-2009, Corpus Christi, Texas, Taught in a variety of subjects and grade levels ranging from kinder to eighth grade. Instructed student in various subjects in accordance with primary teacher’s lesson plans. Worked with principles and assistant principles to diffuse disciplined problems.
• 21st Century after School Program, 2008-2009, Corpus Christi, Texas, Tutored 20-40 sixth through eighth grade students. Worked with students to get them interested in being college bound.

• Association of Texas Professional Educators, 2009 to Present
• Science Olympiad Coach, 2013 to Present
• Texas State Aquarium Science Collaborative, 2011 to 2018